About PGCET MBA

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the Karnataka PGCET every year, a state-level entrance test for admission into MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M. Arch, and second-year lateral entry MCA courses in various institutions and universities across Karnataka. With competition increasing every year, the right coaching and guidance are crucial for success.

YOUFirst Academy, based in Bangalore, is one of the best online coaching institutes for Karnataka PGCET. Our academy is committed to providing affordable, high-quality coaching to students across the state. We offer a structured learning program designed by experienced faculty, including mentors who have successfully cleared competitive exams like UPSC CSE Prelims.

At YOUFirst Academy, we follow the latest exam pattern and provide comprehensive study materials, live & recorded classes, and test series to help students prepare effectively. Our program includes solving previous years’ question papers, full-length and section-wise tests, personalized mentorship, and dedicated doubt-clearing sessions. We ensure that students get individual attention to strengthen their concepts and boost their confidence.

Unlike traditional coaching centers, YOUFirst Academy focuses on exclusive online coaching, making high-quality PGCET preparation accessible to students from all parts of Karnataka. If you're looking for the best Karnataka PGCET coaching online, join YOUFirst Academy and take the first step toward securing a top rank in the upcoming PGCET exam!

PGCET Exam pattern

KEA conducts exams through offline mode. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheet with the help of a pen. They give tests for a total of 100 marks for each course. All questions in the test are multiple-choice. One question will carry four choices. However, the mode of exam is in the English Language. The duration of the Exam is 2 hours & 30 minutes. There is no negative marking in the examination for wrong answers.

Procedure

The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) for MBA admissions in 2025 is administered by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Following the examination, KEA will conduct a structured counselling process to allocate seats to qualified candidates. Here's an overview of the anticipated steps for the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2025 counselling process:

• Declaration of Results and Merit List: After the PGCET MBA 2025 exam, KEA will announce the results and prepare a merit list based on candidates' scores. Only those who meet the minimum cutoff marks will be included in this list

• Display of Seat Matrix: KEA will release the seat matrix, detailing the number of available seats in each participating institution. This information is crucial for candidates to make informed choices during the counselling process

• Counselling Registration and Document Verification: Candidates listed in the merit list must register for counselling at designated help centers. During this phase, candidates will undergo document verification to confirm their eligibility

• Option Entry: After verification, candidates will receive a unique security key to log into the KEA portal. They can then enter their preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. It's essential to lock choices before the deadline to ensure they're considered in the seat allotment process

• Seat Allotment: Based on the choices filled, merit ranks, and availability, KEA will publish the seat allotment results. Candidates can view their allotment status and download the allotment letter from the official portal

• Reporting to Allotted Colleges: After seat allotment, candidates must report to the assigned colleges within the specified timeframe to confirm their admission. They should carry all necessary documents and the seat allotment letter

PGCET Important Dates

Important Dates for Karnataka PGCET MBA 2025 Counselling:

Publication of Seat Matrix: To be announced

Option Entry Period: To be announced

Mock Allotment Result Publication: To be announced

First Round Seat Allotment Result: To be announced

Fee Payment and Reporting: To be announced

Second Round Counselling: To be announced

Final Round Counselling: To be announced

Please note that the dates and procedures mentioned above are tentative and based on previous years' trends. For the most accurate and updated information, it's advisable to regularly check the official KEA website or contact the help centres directly.

PGCET Fee

General Candidates have to pay Rs. 650 and reserved candidates have to pay Rs.500 as an application fee.

Mode of Payment: Candidates can pay their fee only through offline mode via Challan at any State Bank of Mysore Branch. Also, the fee can be paid through e payment at any post office.

PGCET Eligibility

Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India

Domicile: One should be belonging to the Karnataka state must have a domicile of Karnataka

For MBA Course:

• Educational qualification: Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of duration in any discipline.

• Marks Required: Students must have scored 50% minimum aggregate marks in graduation degree and 45% marks for reserved category candidates

For MCA Course:

• One must have passed UG degree with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer

• Aspirant must have secured 50% marks in graduation if he doesn’t belong to reserved category and for reserved category, 45% marks are required

• Students should pass graduation degrees with Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Application, Business Mathematics, and Business Statistics as one of the subjects at graduation level

For M. Tech/ ME /M. Arch Course:

• Candidate must have passed B. Tech/ M. Sc or equivalent degree to be eligible

• They must have secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for ST/SC/OBC category of Karnataka state)

• Aspirants must have a valid GATE scorecard

How to apply

• The Application Form for Karnataka PGCET 2025 will be released in the third week of May 2025

• Firstly, Candidates need to online register themselves by entering their name, course for which they are applying, date of birth, and other required information

• After registering, students have to fill in various details, upload the required documents and make fee payments

• Candidates must keep ready the scanned images of photograph, signature, and thumb impression

• Before paying the fee, students have to verify complete details and then submit the form. No correction will be allowed after the final submission of the form.

• Students must fill in details in the application form carefully. The authority may or may not provide any correction facility
  The Last date to fill out the application form is till the first week of June 2025

• Aspirants must take a printout of the form for further use. Aspirants are advised to keep the application form safe as it will be needed during the counseling and admission process

PGCET Cut-off

• Karnataka PGCET exam: Tentatively on the third week of July 2025

• Release of mock allotment cut off for first round: On the first week of September 2025

• The first allotment cut off: Maybe on the first week of September 2025

• PGCET cut off 2025 for the second round: The third week of September 2025

• Factors affecting Karnataka PGCET Cut off 2025:The cut off of Karnataka PGCET is determined based on the following factors

  • Number of test-takers

  • Difficulty level of exam

  • Seats available

  • Candidates qualifying for the exam

• Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cut off – Important Points:

  • Cut off is released college wise, course wise and category wise

  • The difference between different colleges, categories, and courses. The cut-off ranks vary every year

  • Karnataka PGCET cut-off is basically the last rank based on which admission is offered for a particular college

Syllabus

1. Computer Awareness

   • Computer Basics: organization of a computer, central Processing Unit (CPU), Input /output devices, Computer Memory, Programming Languages, Types of Operating Systems, General awareness about Internet. Web Applications, Database Applications and Information systems

   • Data Representation: Representation of Characters, Integers and Fractions, Binary, ASCII and Hexadecimal representations

   • Binary Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Two's complement arithmetic, Floating-point representation of numbers, normalized Floating point representation

   • Operating systems: Evolution of operating systems, types of operating systems, functions of an operating system, modern operating systems

2. Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning

   • Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Diagrams, Analogy, verbal ability, analytical ability and related aspects

3. Quantitative Analysis

   • Arithmetic, data analysis and interpretation, statistical analysis and related quantitative aspects

4. English language

   • Basic English grammar, synonyms, antonyms, sentence correction, one word Substitution, idioms and phrases, pairs expressing relationships, famous books in English Literature

5. General Knowledge

   • Indian Business Environment, Global Environment, Social Events Cultural, Events, Economics, Management, Political Events, Historical Events, Current Affairs, Sports, Awards, Personalities and Achievements, Science and Technology, Humanities. Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship, Business Communication